April 17th, 2019
Saturday, April 20, 8:30-11 p.m.
TAK Music Venue, 1710 Center Avenue, Dilworth MN
Guitarist and singer/songwriter Shannon Curfman burst upon the blues and roots rock scene in 1999 with quite a stir. Her music has been featured in several soundtracks including “Where the Heart Is” and “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”, as well as HBO’s “The Sopranos”, “G String Divas” and the WB’s “Gilmore Girls” and “Gossip Girls.” She has also performed on national…
April 17th, 2019
Friday, April 19, 7-10:30 p.m.
Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo
This all-ages rock show will feature Minot based rock n’rollers Big Suck as they join forces with some of Fargo’s finest, disappear forever, Windsor Diets, and plumslugger.
April 17th, 2019
Friday, April 19, doors 8 p.m. show 9:30 p.m.
Upstairs at SideStreet Bar and Grill, 404 4th Ave N, Fargo
You know the songs and you love the characters, come on out and support Fifi Nyxx, Landon McKock, Miss Kitty and more as they take on your favorite Disney characters with performances you don’t want to miss!
April 17th, 2019
Thursday, April 18, 6-7 p.m.
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Artist, feminist and, activist Cecelia Fire Thunder will discuss her groundbreaking work on wellness and Native American women’s issues, as well as her current doll making project for young women. She is leading a doll making workshop at the Plains Art Museum the next day from 6-9 p.m. for middle and high school girls (ages 12-18) that will lead them through the four stages of life that correspond with the Four Directions.
April 10th, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 5-8 p.m.
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
What’s one way you can help support local art? Check out the opening reception for the FMVA BIG Art Show and see how to become a member. Here’s to another year of celebrating local art with one of the biggest gatherings of our community's wonderful local artists.
April 10th, 2019
Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m.
The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway
To say that we were pretty stoked to hear that JD Mcpherson was coming to the Aquarium would be an understatement. Shine up your dancing shoes and get ready to tap your toes to the rockabilly/Americana stylings with support from local blues rock heroes Stovepipes.
April 10th, 2019
Sunday, April 14th, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo
Follow Filmmaker and Director Jessica Wunderlich and Producer and ASAH President Deb Dawson to South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda. The film chronicles ASAH's story against a background of South Sudan's early history, its independence from Sudan, the eruption of the ongoing civil war, the student’s flight, and move to safety in Uganda. In spite of their losses, they shoulder the responsibility of working toward…
April 10th, 2019
April 12-14
Southwest Youth Arena and West Fargo Sports Arena.
50 teams will be competing in the tournament, representing 13 states and D.C.
The 2019 tournament will be the largest broomball championship ever held outside the Twin Cities and will include a team from Alaska, which is the record for the furthest distance traveled to compete.
April 10th, 2019
April 11-14, 1-8 p.m.
Hawley Community Center, downtown Hawley, MN
Whouda thunk that Hawley would attract an array of artists whether they be a professional artist or student artist to this juried show? Juried by artist and Rourke Gallery curator Jonathan Rutter, a variety of media will be represented.
April 3rd, 2019
Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo
This one night only event will be held at the Katherine Kilbourne Center for Creativity at the Plains Art Museum. Using a mixture of techniques to design 4-6 planters, participants get to keep their favorite while the others will be donated to Plants for Patients (P4P). P4P is a pro-compassion organization that supports women who receive care at the Red River Women’s Clinic.
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